The four classifications of perineal lacerations
Perineal laceration occur in up to 80% of vaginal deliveries and the severity of lacerations varies from minor lacerations that affect the skin or superficial structures of the perineum to more severe lacerations that damage the muscles fo the anal sphincter complex and rectum.
Perineal laceration occur in up to 80% of vaginal deliveries and the severity of lacerations varies from minor lacerations that affect the skin or superficial structures of the perineum to more severe lacerations that damage the muscles fo the anal sphincter complex and rectum.For more information:Â Managing complications of perineal lacerations
S1E4: Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf: Pandemics, pathogens and perseverance
July 16th 2020This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine in Seattle.
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Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
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